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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for September 02, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for September 02, 2026

    The trade winds are slowly edging upwards and are expected to build to strong and gusty levels over the windier spots across Maui County and the Big Island...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for September 02, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for September 02, 2026

    A moderate, long-period south swell will peak later today below advisory levels and hold into Thursday. This swell will then gradually decline through the...

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    Oahu News:

    Lowell quickly becomes Category 5 hurricane, intensifying rapidly and threatening Hawaii with life-threatening swells. In education news, the DOE opens 18 new public prekindergarten classrooms on Oahu, expanding early learning opportunities across 15 campuses. Honolulu is also addressing mental health crises by expanding its MH3 program to better support those experiencing severe mental illness or substance abuse. Meanwhile, a single-story house fire in Waipahu injures 2, prompting emergency response. On the legal front, a federal judge blocks Trump’s latest executive order limiting birthright citizenship. Finally, a local flavor story highlights Kalihi’s unique blend of boxing and culinary culture at Ray’s Cafe, featuring an autographed photo of Manny Pacquiao.

    Lowell quickly becomes Category 5 hurricane

    Lowell quickly becomes Category 5 hurricane

    Sep 2, 2026 KHON2
    Mayor Blangiardi asks Honolulu residents to prep now for Lowell impacts
    Sep 2, 2026 KHON2
    Lowell rapidly intensifies to Category 5; forecast to remain major hurricane for several days
    Sep 2, 2026 Maui Now
    Category 5 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for Big Island beginning Wednesday
    Sep 2, 2026 Big Island Now
    Lowell forecast to pass south of Hawaiʻi as major hurricane: NWS
    Aug 31, 2026 KHON2
    "Lowell to Hit Kauai?"
    Sep 2, 2026 Hawaii Free Press
    "Hurricane Lowell to remain a powerful hurricane, high surf advisory issued for south-facing shores"
    Sep 3, 2026 Kauai Now
    Hurricane Lowell now Category 4: What this means for Hawaii
    Sep 1, 2026 KHON2
    DOE opens 18 new public prekindergarten classrooms on Oahu

    DOE opens 18 new public prekindergarten classrooms on Oahu

    Sep 3, 2026 KHON2
    Executive Office on Early Learning opens 18 new public Pre-K classrooms
    Sep 3, 2026 Maui Now

    Honolulu expands MH3 program for people in severe mental health, substance abuse crises

    Sep 2, 2026 Star Advertiser
    City Expands 'MH3' Involuntary Mental Health Commitment Program
    Sep 2, 2026 Hawaii Free Press
    Oahu expands Mental Health 3 initiative to assist individuals in crisis
    Sep 2, 2026 KHON2

    Single-story house fire in Waipahu injures 2

    Sep 2, 2026 Star Advertiser

    Judge blocks Trump’s newest order limiting birthright citizenship

    Sep 2, 2026 Star Advertiser

    Kalihi: From The Boxing Ring To The Kitchen

    Sep 2, 2026 Star Advertiser

    Maui News Chevron Forward

    Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island Donation Drive will be held Saturday and Sunday in Kahului

    Residents and visitors are encouraged to support Hawaiʻi Island communities devastated by Hurricane Lala by participating in the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Island Donation Drive, taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5 and 6, 2026, in Kahului, the County of Maui Office of the Mayor announced.

    Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea debuts The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama 

    Hawaiʻi’s five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea proudly unveils The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama, a new cultural experience within the Resort’s interior courtyard dedicated to Queen Liliʻuokalani, Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarch.

    Maui-based film wins two Regional Emmys for documentary filmed before and after Lahaina wildfire

    Maui-based filmmaker Stephan Boeker and Pacific Story Tellers recently won two Northern California Regional Emmy Awards for Journey Beyond the Grid: The Hawaiʻi Off-Grid Story, a documentary that began as a story about sustainable, self-sufficient design and ultimately became a much broader exploration of resilience and preparedness in Hawaiʻi.

    Executive Office on Early Learning opens 18 new public Pre-K classrooms

    More Hawaiʻi families will have access to free, high-quality early learning opportunities this school year as the Executive Office on Early Learning opens 18 new public prekindergarten classrooms across 15 public school campuses.

    Seascape at Maui Ocean Center launches new breakfast menu

    Starting Monday, Sept. 7, the award-winning restaurant overlooking Māʻalaea Harbor will serve breakfast daily from 10 a.m. to noon and lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Kaua‘i News Chevron Forward

    Hurricane Lowell to remain a powerful hurricane, high surf advisory issued for south-facing shores

    Swells generated by Lowell will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions and are predicted to affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands beginning today.

    News in brief for Sept. 2: AEDs installed, Community Day, strengthening bilateral ties and nearly $30M coming to state

    A quick look at news stories happening throughout the state and beyond.

    University of Hawaiʻi asks public to provide input on Mauna Kea master management plan

    “We invite the community to take some time to review the proposed revisions, ask questions and share their manaʻo, their perspectives with us," said University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship Executive Director Greg Chun.

    Free car seat safety events planned arond Kauaʻi in September

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 0 to 14.

    Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place

    Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved "whitelist" of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban.

    Island of Hawai‘i News Chevron Forward

    Dengue virus detected in wastewater sample from Hawaiʻi Island

    The Department of Health is not currently tracking any active dengue cases in Hawaiʻi County.

    Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply provides Lala recovery update

    Department of Water Supply is prioritizing efforts to restore service to the remaining affected customers in Wai’ōhinu Homestead and portions of the South Point Road service areas, which represents approximately 60 accounts at this time.

    Police search for missing man last seen in a purple-colored Isuzu Rodeo

    Hawaiʻi police are searching Gary Maggard, who was last seen driving a purple Isuzu Rodeo on Sept. 2 in Ocean View.

    Update: Brandon Cranfield has been found

    Police have found Brandon Cranfield in good health.

    Category 5 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for Big Island beginning Wednesday

    A high surf advisory is now issued for the southeast portion of the Big Island until 6 a.m. on Thursday.

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